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title: "Eskom Intelligence Files — read the latest news and analysis"
description: "Intelligence reports link two senior Cabinet members to four criminal cartels operating inside Eskom. The intelligence links the cartels to the sabotage of Eskom’s power stations and a programme of political destabilisation."
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publisher: "Daily Maverick"
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author: "Daily Maverick"
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published: "2023-03-03T12:43:11"
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# Eskom Intelligence Files — read the latest news and analysis

> Intelligence reports link two senior Cabinet members to four criminal cartels operating inside Eskom. The intelligence links the cartels to the sabotage of Eskom’s power stations and a programme of political destabilisation.

By Daily Maverick · Published 3 March 2023, 14:43 SAST

## Key points
- Daily Maverick has uncovered a trove of secretive documents, known as the Eskom Intelligence Files, that reveal how Eskom has been manipulated by powerful cartels who have been exploiting the state-owned utility for their own interests. The documents shed light on how Eskom was used to funnel hundreds of millions of rand in kickbacks and bribes to politically connected individuals. The files also outline how the government has failed to deal with the corruption and maladministration at Eskom which has led to its current financial crisis. This exposé is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the complex web of corruption and mismanagement that has crippled one of South Africa's most important public institutions.
- Eskom has been exposed for its involvement in a massive cartel system.
- The allegations involve the rigging of contracts and bribery of officials.
- The documents reveal details of how the cartel operated, including money laundering and kickbacks.
- The investigation is ongoing and more information is expected to come to light.

## Content

Read all articles on the [Eskom Intelligence Files](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/eskom-intelligence-files-cartels/).